Travelling back to Hearthome City, Ash & Co. bump into Paul. Ash is eager to show up Paul and beat him so he challenges him to a battle. Using Turtwig in battle, Turtwig evolves when the goings get tough. However, after evolving, it loses its speed and thus its confidence. Will Grotle manage to get it back?

Its a time of Contests & Gym Battles in Hearthome City. While Ash finally challenges Fantina to a Gym battle, Jessie partakes in another of Hearthome City's contests. Ash is facing one of the toughest battles yet against Fantina's Ghost Pokémon. Will he manage to beat Fantina and get the Relic Badge?